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The Future of Remote Litigation And Benefits Of In-Person Depositions And Proceedings For Attorneys And Clients

Legal professionals and commentators have rightly extolled the benefits of the massive shift in the legal work environment. Almost overnight, the practice of law went virtual. As we head into 2022, the legal profession and...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Jury Trials in Time of COVID: One Lawyer’s Account

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“We have a verdict!”   The familiar cry from the court officer echoes through the empty hallways of the Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn as I sit alone trying to focus on accumulated emails. Scrambling to my feet, I...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Virtual Courtrooms in Miami - The Jury Returns

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This morning we received this notice from state court in Miami (the Eleventh Judicial Circuit) where we have a case pending: Coronavirus/COVID-19: Courthouses are closed for in-person hearings and trials based on public...more

White & Case LLP

Managing civil disputes in France during the COVID-19 crisis (III)

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has substantially disrupted the management of civil litigation during the first national lockdown of 17 March 2020 to 11 May 2020. French judicial activity was limited to "essential litigation" and...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19? (Updated)

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 16, 2020

This 16th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, discusses claims ranging from insurance coverage disputes to prisoners’ rights. The top story this week, however, is undoubtedly a Michigan...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Remote But In Control: Virtual Depositions are the New Normal

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ADVISORY UPDATE: On May 26, 2020, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued additional guidance concerning remote depositions, reiterating its support for remote depositions whenever possible in light of continuing...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Remote Lawyering Is Here to Stay

Although the COVID-19 pandemic’s lasting effects on modern society are far from known today, there’s little doubt that the disease has prodded a reluctant legal profession into the digital age. During the past few months more...more

Smart & Biggar

COVID-19 Update: CIPO, Federal Courts, Health Canada

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This article was last updated on June 26, 2020. In view of COVID-19, we have compiled a list of important updates as it relates to the pandemic and its impact on Life Sciences. We will continue to update this page as new...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Interview a Live Online Panel: Seven Rules

It is taking a while to get back to normal, isn’t it? As states and businesses are starting to re-engage after the coronavirus isolation, courts are taking their time. The chances for routine scheduling, particularly for...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19?

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer. Many offices have asked their employees to work from home,...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Impact of COVID-19 on In-Person Proceedings

Trial judges and lawyers have been getting a lot of screen time lately. And that’s a good thing. Rather than allow the legal system to grind to a halt during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, courts and lawyers are keeping their...more

Troutman Pepper

The Impact On Litigation - Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton COVID-19 Litigation Podcast Series

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Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond. ...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

COVID-19 Litigation Trends for April 24-May 3, 2020

Our updates about “The REAL Trending Litigation Topics Regarding COVID-19” are now called Unprecedented to reflect the development and adaption of legal theories to address the unprecedented impact from COVID-19. Although the...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The Benefits, Concerns and Considerations of Remote Depositions and Mediations in the COVID-19 Climate

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Remote depositions and mediations have been taking place for more than 20 years. As videoconferencing tools have improved (think Webex, Zoom, etc.), business litigators and their client have become increasingly comfortable...more

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Courts, Custody, & Choices: How to Address New or Existing Issues

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As most people are well aware, the COVID-19 crisis has completely changed how we operate in our daily lives. One place that has felt a tremendous effect as a result of this crisis is our court system. Originally, an Order was...more

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More Courts Attempt to Move Civil Cases Forward Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic

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We continue to track the impact of COVID-19 on court operations and parties in civil litigation across the country.  (You can read our most recent update here.)  Many courts seem to have shifted from the earlier pauses and...more

Haug Partners LLP

Global Updates From Intellectual Property Offices During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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As the world is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, intellectual property owners have expressed concern over the submission of documents to intellectual property offices and the effects the pandemic may have on pending...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Coronavirus/COVID-19: French Courts Close, Save for Emergency Proceedings; Hearings Conducted Remotely

French courts are closed for the unknown duration of the COVID-19 lockdown. Businesses facing immediate difficulties may still file for emergency or restructuring proceedings. Filings must be made electronically and hearings...more

Dechert LLP

COVID-19 Coronavirus – Effects on the Operation of Russian State Courts

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On March 18, 2020, Russia’s Supreme Court and the Counsel of Judges issued Joint Resolution No. 808 to address measures Russian state courts must take to limit the spread of COVID-19 (the “Resolution”)....more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Litigation Management Checklist in the Time of COVID-19

We are all experiencing unprecedented challenges right now, both personally and professionally. To ease some of your legal team’s anxieties, we have put together a litigation-specific checklist with the measures we recommend...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Adapt to Remote Communication (Including Testimony)

Okay, show of hands: Two weeks ago, how many of you were familiar with Zoom, Webex, GotoMeeting, and/or MS Teams? And how many of you are familiar with them today? These tools for multi-party videoconferencing over the...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Bankruptcy Courts: Open for Business

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During challenging economic times, Bankruptcy Courts serve an essential governmental and financial function. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced closures of businesses and governmental entities throughout the country, resulting...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

USPTO and Federal Courts Update in Light of Coronavirus / COVID-19

Both the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and Federal courts have issued alerts regarding their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effect of the pandemic on their operations and procedures. In this Alert, we...more

Brooks Pierce

More Judicial Updates On COVID-19

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North Carolina’s courts have taken further steps to address the impact of COVID-19 on the court system. North Carolina Supreme Court - The Supreme Court will not be holding travel sessions in April or May. Cases...more

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